Mon|ta|nism «MON tuh nihz uhm», noun.
the teachings of a heretical Christian sect of the 100's A.D. whose followers believed in the prophetic inspiration of Montanus and practiced rigorous asceticism.
╂[< Montanus of Phrygia, the founder of the sect + -ism]
–Mon´ta|nist, noun, adjective.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.